March weather forecast
Bel Air, MD

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Weather in March

March in Bel Air introduces the first hints of spring. The climate becomes milder, and the weather begins a trend of warming. Snowfall dwindles more noticeably in this month, with an average of 3.62" (92mm) over roughly five days. This phase marks the beginning of the transition period from winter to spring. It exhibits the typical weather inconsistency of March, sometimes switching between warm and cool within the same day.

Temperature

The arrival of March signals a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a cold 41.5°F (5.3°C) in February to a frosty 49.8°F (9.9°C). Bel Air's temperature in March lowers to a consistent average of 34.7°F (1.5°C) during the nights.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Bel Air, in March, during 14.3 rainfall days, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Bel Air, during the entire year, the rain falls for 170.1 days and collects up to 36.42" (925mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. The month with the most snowfall is March, when snow falls for 4.7 days and typically aggregates up to 3.62" (92mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Bel Air, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 5:58 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:28 pm EDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from EDT to EST.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 6.5h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In March, the average maximum UV index of 3 translates into the following recommendations:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures in Bel Air?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Bel Air, is 49.8°F (9.9°C) and the average low-temperature is 34.7°F (1.5°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Bel Air, during March, the rain falls for 14.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is March, when snow falls for 4.7 days and typically aggregates up to 3.62" (92mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in March?

In March, it is snowing for 4.7 days. Throughout March, 3.62" (92mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In Bel Air, the average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 5:58 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:28 pm EDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How many hours of sunshine does Bel Air have in March?

In Bel Air, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in March
Bel Air, MD

Average temperature in March - Bel Air, MD
  • Average high temperature in March: 49.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 34.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.3°F).

Average pressure in March
Bel Air, MD

Average pressure in March - Bel Air, MD
  • Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Bel Air, MD

Average wind speed in March - Bel Air, MD
  • Average wind speed in March: 9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Bel Air, MD

Average humidity in March - Bel Air, MD
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).

Average rainfall in March
Bel Air, MD

Average rainfall in March - Bel Air, MD
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.72"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.36").

Average rainfall days in March
Bel Air, MD

Average rainfall days in March - Bel Air, MD
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in March
Bel Air, MD

Average snowfall in March - Bel Air, MD
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.62"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Bel Air, MD

Average snowfall days in March - Bel Air, MD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Bel Air, MD

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Bel Air, MD
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in March
Bel Air, MD

Average sunshine days in March - Bel Air, MD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 12.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (8.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Bel Air, MD

Average UV index in March - Bel Air, MD
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Bel Air, MD

Average cloud cover in March - Bel Air, MD
  • Average cloud cover in March: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in March
Bel Air, MD

Average visibility in March - Bel Air, MD
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).

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